escherichia coli o157:h7

Provides an overview of the issue of food poisoning, describes the history and types of Escherichia coli, and analyzes the food supply system.

Describes a dangerous new strain of E. coli, called O157:H7, which appeared in 1982, how it is spread via contaminated meat, milk, vegetables, water, or person to person, the symptoms of the disease, and the methods used to handle outbreaks.